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  1. Please let us know the end solution. I reckon Tony has suggested the most likely causes with either a grounding wire or a poor electical connection. Good suggest for your mechanic to back track where that other person has been.
  2. Usual starting point for me is a Google search of the specific error code. https://www.obd-codes.com/u0120#:~:text=This code means that the,or simply put%2C CAN bus.
  3. The MrFix9H buffed off quite nicely and did not leave any smearing. Looked at the windscreen and noticed some build up which I missed in the top middle of the front windscreen. It buffed off very easily with a new microfibre cloth. I gave the front and rear windscreens a wipe down with 2 dry microfibre cloths then applied another coat. I have probably applied too thickly onto the application pad so I have used all 30ml of the product. Waiting for the coating to cure before giving it a light buff/wipedown. As you have suggested, I will wait before applying the P&S Beadmaker. This will give me more time to get the gazebo setup and to pick a dry non-windy day. I used the P&S Paint Coating Surface Prep. To make the detailers spray, I used Carpro ECH2O [waterless wash] and diluted it 1:15 using distilled water. Overall, this has been more of a introductory detailing training exercise for me. Lots of preparation required before actually applying the product.
  4. What are the error code/s? Have you reset/cleared the codes and then the codes have reappeared? One possibility is that one of the new knock sensors is faulty or the electrical connection is loose.
  5. Quite a few months ago, Tony suggested ceramic coating the windscreen for its hydrophobic benefits; better than Rain X. When it comes to detailing, I am very much at the beginner stage so got a lot to learn. Being very budget focused, I bought a 3 pack of 9H Mr Fix Ceramic Coating on eBay from a China seller. A YouTube review indicates that it is diluted and takes longer to cure compared to a premium product. Premium products will last 2 years minimum whereas the 9H Mr Fix is only saying 12 months. Following video demonstrates the steps to thoroughly clean the windscreen before applying the ceramic coating. I had previously cleaned and polished the windscreen a few times in recent weeks. So the windscreen got another wash then sprayed with some detailing spray as lubricant for the clay bar. Instead of polishing the windscreen, I buffed it with both a dry polishing pad and a woollen pad. I then used some paint preparation spray and dried off the winscreen with microfibre towels. I forgot to then do a clean of the windscreen with isopropyl alcohol. Applying the ceramic coating was as per the 9H product video with vertical and horizontal wipes of the supplied applicator pad. I found the product very easy to work with as it did not cure quickly. Actually, I was wiping the excess off the front windscreen and applying it to the rear windscreen. Instructions said to wait 5-10 minutes before lightly wiping with a microfibre towel to remove any excess. However, it was a very overcast day so I probably waited an hour or so before doing that final wipedown. I was doing this in the backyard with the potential for some light rain. I improvised using a car cover with the wiper arms up and boxes on the car roof to keep the cover off the windscreens. Planning upon doing another coating early Sunday then let it cure before applying a final top coat of P&S Beadmaker early Monday morning.
  6. I have been researching the replacement of the front wheel bearing. In particular, I am thinking of trying to avoid having a bearing race stuck on the hub. Ended up looking at a wheel hub removal tool and buying it on Amazon for $19 compared to $55 on eBay. https://www.amazon.com.au/FreeTec-Front-Installer-Puller-Universal/dp/B07QK9BJLV/ref=nav_ya_signin?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=355314352693&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9139354426767559899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9069315&hvtargid=pla-823681120767&psc=1& Following YouTube video demonstrates how to use it.
  7. What I can suggest is to try and spray silicone spray around the wheel bearing. Something else is to loosen the wheel nuts and then retighten to the correct torque specification approx. 110Nm
  8. Have a look at this video which shows the jacking points on a Toyota.
  9. campbeam

    265/75/16

    According to RedBook, steel wheel size is 16 x 6.0 and tyre size 205 R16C. https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2007-toyota-hilux-sr-auto-4x4-my08-dual-cab/SPOT-ITM-277990/ 205 is the recommended max. tyre width for a 6.0" rim. https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart Following rim size calculator may be of assistance. Also brand of tyre can impact recommended rim size. However best to check with your tyre dealer. https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre-wheel-calculators/wheel-rim-size-calculator
  10. A "cost friendly" option would be a visit to your local car wreckers to see what suitable wheels that they have available.
  11. This link for Bob Jane may be applicable. https://www.bobjane.com.au/s/wheels-for-camry-1996-xv20 However, Redbook has a wheel specification of 14x5.5 https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/1996-toyota-camry-csx-auto/SPOT-ITM-280419/
  12. As per usual, I will hope for the best and also plan for the worst. In the meantime, any day you wake up is a great day [compared to the alternative] 😂 We will just have to be God like, have a watchful eye and do good deeds with regular maintenance.
  13. I used Bendix Brake and Parts Cleaner and no obvious change. Therefore, I changed the pre-filter sock. The other thing that I noticed during the disassembly was that any fuel coming out was clean and there were no dirt particles etc. That explains why there is wire re-reinforcement around the collar as well as maintaining a snug fit to the fuel pump. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32788433064.html?spm=2114.12057483.0.0.2fd4736axxEGqA
  14. About a week ago, I dropped the oil and thoroughly cleaned the oil filter cartridge. Today, I dropped the oil but used separate containers for the main engine oil and oil from the filter housing. Good news is that there was only sludge particles in the oil from the filter housing. The 5 year fight with "Sludgy" continues. I reckon that another road trip will give me the upper hand.
  15. I do not specifically know the answer but you would need to start with the correct Toyota Part Number for your vehicle. Following links are just for reference or as a starting point. https://toyota.epc-data.com/hilux/ln60/121198/engine/1301/13201/ https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/1320159016 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-4Runner-1984-1986-Rod-Sub-Assy-NOS-Fits-Pick-Up-Genuine-13201-59016-/184315068602
  16. I spent a Saturday afternoon and a frustrating hour to get that pesky bolt undone back in 2015 I have put the following post on October 2017 [refer page 4] to the test and it works. Now just a simple task to put the vehicle up on ramps then access that bolt without having to undo the transmission mount and jack it up for access to that bolt. Loose engine mounts can be one cause for feeling vibrations in the steering wheel.
  17. I sourced filter socks from eBay a few years ago. Not sure if this part from AutoBarn will fit. https://www.autobarn.com.au/sp166679 Attached photos show how discoloured the filter has become. I just held the used strainer sock up close to a light bulb and the light was fully blocked. Very different for a new strainer sock.
  18. Where abouts are you located? I am interested if you are in reasonable driving distance of Brisbane Southside.
  19. Based upon various internet posts, appears that the in-tank filters on Toyotas are supposedly lifetime and are mainly replaced when the fuel pump needs to be replaced. Only if there is a problem with the engine performance would you need to replace the fuel filter. https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/fuel-filter-needs-replacing/ In my case, I noticed a difference on a 2018 road trip when doing hard acceleration compared to the 2017 road trip. There was also some hesitation so have replaced spark plugs, coil packs and fuel injector cleaner. Aurion is now accelerating very nicely after replacing the fuel filter and the fuel pump strainer sock. I am thinking from a preventative maintenance perspective that it is more important to clean/replace the fuel pump strainer sock thus extending the lifetime of the fuel pump.
  20. I have looked at the idea of getting an oil analysis. However for the cost, I can do another oil change or 2. Planning upon doing an oil change to celebrate 2021. Still getting plenty of oil sludge particles in the oil filter cartridge.
  21. My Prodigy just has the manual boot release and the key fob. KAA is more likely to be able to assist.
  22. I understand that the Powertrain warranty is for 5 years. Best to confirm this directly with Toyota Australia. https://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7683/~/what-warranty-coverage-do-i-have-on-my-new-toyota-vehicle%3F
  23. Spring needs to be positioned in the base up against the indented stop position. Top strut mount is then positioned as per the indicated arrow for the outer position. Following video at 2:33 shows this. On my front struts it was stamped outer with 1 arrow.
  24. Sachs struts are painted black. King Springs are painted yellow. I am thinking about rechecking the ride height in a few weeks. Top of the coil is in a different position on the top rubber mount as compared to the OEM springs.
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